The face came like a flash to the window and then disappeared, and at that same moment Davis started the cab forward with a jerk.

It was to the credit of both Davis and his sorry-looking steed that they should make a good show in the avenue.

For this they had been reserving themselves, and they went along now in such a heedless and almost frantic style that Mrs.Meadowsweet had her bonnet knocked awry, and the band-box which contained the precious cap absolutely dashed to the floor of the cab.
Beatrice had therefore no time to make any remark with regard to Mrs.
Tester's unwonted visitor.
"This is delightful," said Mrs.Meadowsweet, as she clasped her hostess's hand, in the long, cool, refined-looking drawing-room.

"I'm very glad to come, and it's most kind of you to invite me.

Dear, dear, what a cool room! Wonderful! How do you manage this kind of effect, Mrs.
Bertram?
Dearie me--_very_ pretty--_very_ pretty indeed." Here Mrs.Meadowsweet sank down on one of the sofas, and gazed round her with the most genuine delight.
"Where's Bee ?" she said.